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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 25, 1954
Page
2
Multiple leagues report Nov standings and top scores across teams and individuals. Notable names include Alice, Betts, and Cardin als with high game and series marks. leaders such as Acton Woodcraft and Firemen A maintain strong positions. scores feature 700-series by Morales and Cunningham and weekly awards to Turkesz and De Forest.
Ernest Wilson was reelected president of the Halton Peel Vegetable Growers Association at a Rockaway Motel meeting. Don Leaver was also reelected as secretary treasurer along with last year’s directors Gordon Leaver John Hutchison Jack Wilson Ted Abbs and Everett Slacer. The group notes southern Halton soil as prime for canning crops but warns development pressure reduces vegetable land. Density figures compare US and Canada population per square mile.
Deer in the district prompt restricted machinery use after hydro conversion. Donna McMillan placed second in girls euro at Guelph Kiwanis Music Festival. A Legion Hall dance for members and guests was held Sunday. Ronald Papillon won the $M bond in the Javeoile Baseball Club draw. A public school filming of Welcome the Queen occurred for students. Weather and skating conditions noted as improving. Guelph Association Baptist Young People’s Union cabinet visited Acton KYPU meeting. Stone Church Eromosa won a choir class at Kiwanis Music Festival in Guelph. Frank Thompson of Milton spoke to Acton Y's Men's Club about Juvenile Court and Children’s Aid. Public school pupils had a short holiday Monday due to hydro conversion. Lerlon branch in Actonstru instituted a $40 annual scholarship for Acton High School student. Jerry White of Acton hospitalized in Brampton after a car accident near Brampton. Adult lounge development discussed by Ladies Auxiliary of Y. investment expected. Rural and Industrial hockey team practice in Milton. first game tonight. Y.M.C.A nursery school reports better attendance and progress. New Taner Tabor bottle washing machine installed. hydro conversion may affect practice. Duby named public official for St Alban’s church balance term. Replacement due to CHET Button resignation. James Tyler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tyler, won Dundas high school proficiency prize. Mrs Jack Meller and Calder received gifts. Beaton noted for jewelry lore launch. Acton Y’s Men’s Club delegation attended Cobourg charter meeting. several speakers and induction followed. Ed Footh, Acton Club president, presented briefcase as gift. other attendees listed.
The Brownie Guide group held a Wednesday night meeting with a short prayer and discussion on first aid and boxing the compass. They aimed to prepare for tests next week, followed by a brief game and song period and closed with Taps.
December voting lists Reeve-Robert Marshall as elected by acclamation with Deputy Reeve Donald H W Bath and Mrs E M Miller. Ward candidates include Ernest Henderson Daniel H Pope Fred J Neay Harry Lowell and Martin T Crutcher Donald K Sutherland Ward Five Francis Alex Phillips acclamation. Peace Board candidates Ernest J James Denzil Lawrence Mrs Frances MacDonald Percy Merry. No nominations for Public Uth hes.
A Financial Post note argues talk is cheaper and safer than war citing costs in the Crimean War and World Wars. It recalls British soldiers landing in Russia at S700 each and shell costs, noting Canada’s WWI and WWII expenses rose into the millions.
Creditors of Duncan Morrison late of Esquesing Township are notified to send their claims by December 5 1982 to the undersigned solicitor Dale and Bennett Georgetown Ontario. The estate will be distributed after that date to those with notice and claimants without notice will not be favored.
McMENEMY and Grace Gibson announce the birth of a son on Sunday at Greenock School. Also births, obituaries, and sympathy messages from Acton and surrounding areas. Funeral notices for Alice Victoria Ryan and other local residents. Acknowledgments of thanks after bereavements and community notices from Halton County families.
Classified short list of items for sale notes geese cedar rails and an oak dining room suite. Mentions an electric range and automatic oven used two years with price around 45 dollars. Phone numbers appear as contact lines but details are partial and mangled.
Public auction arranged by Gordon E Thomson at 25 Guelph Line Nassagawega near Eden Mills features Reg Holstein cows and heifers, Grace Holsteins stock, team of grey Percheron mares, harness sets, and various farm implements. Items include 200 bits of mixed grain, Timothy hay, household furnishes, and Empire kitchen range. Cash with clerk on sale day. no reserve as the farm is sold. Frank Petch, auctioneer, Georgetown Tel TR 7-204.
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